African-American History: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Timeline of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960-1964
A timeline of major events in the Civil Rights Movement between 1960 and 1964.
A timeline of major events in the Civil Rights Movement between 1960 and 1964.
The Beginnings of Slavery
Slavery in the British colonies in North America dates to 1619, when the first Africans arrived as slaves at Jamestown.
Slavery in the British colonies in North America dates to 1619, when the first Africans arrived as slaves at Jamestown.
Civil Rights Timeline
The major events of the Civil Rights Movement from 1951-1959.
The major events of the Civil Rights Movement from 1951-1959.
The Civil Rights Movement
An overview of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s.
An overview of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s.
Timeline of the Civil Rights Movement, 1965-1969
A timeline of the Civil Rights Movement in the late 1960s.
A timeline of the Civil Rights Movement in the late 1960s.
Executive Order 9981
President Harry Truman signed Executive Order 9981 on July 26, 1948, ending segregation in the military.
President Harry Truman signed Executive Order 9981 on July 26, 1948, ending segregation in the military.
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation's purpose was to free slaves in the Confederacy by presidential decree. Its effect was to transform the Civil War into a moral war against the system of slavery.
The Emancipation Proclamation's purpose was to free slaves in the Confederacy by presidential decree. Its effect was to transform the Civil War into a moral war against the system of slavery.
How Did Slaves Resist Slavery?
This article explores the avenues of resistance available to slaves in America.
This article explores the avenues of resistance available to slaves in America.
Emmett Till
A biography of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old boy who was killed for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi in 1955.
A biography of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old boy who was killed for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi in 1955.
The Stono Rebellion
The Stono Rebellion was the largest slave revolt in colonial America.
The Stono Rebellion was the largest slave revolt in colonial America.
BlackandProgressive
For African-American reformers
For African-American reformers
Major Civil Rights Speeches and Writings
A list and description of the major speeches and writings of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s.
A list and description of the major speeches and writings of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
A biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
A description of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
A description of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Crispus Attucks
A profile of Crispus Attucks, an African-American sailor who was the first killed in the 1770 Boston Massacre.
A profile of Crispus Attucks, an African-American sailor who was the first killed in the 1770 Boston Massacre.
Nat Turner's Rebellion
A description of Nat Turner's Rebellion in 1831.
A description of Nat Turner's Rebellion in 1831.
Harlem Renaissance Timeline
The Harlem Renaissance is the considered the first literary movement in the United States in which many black writers are able to explore various themes existing in African American society. This is a timeline of the major publications and events of this period.
The Harlem Renaissance is the considered the first literary movement in the United States in which many black writers are able to explore various themes existing in African American society. This is a timeline of the major publications and events of this period.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a holiday, begun in Texas, that celebrates the emancipation of American slaves.
Juneteenth is a holiday, begun in Texas, that celebrates the emancipation of American slaves.
Marcus Garvey
Marcus Garvey came to the United States in the midst of the Harlem Renaissance, a flowering of African-American culture. He founded the UNIA, urging African Americans to be proud of their African heritage.
Marcus Garvey came to the United States in the midst of the Harlem Renaissance, a flowering of African-American culture. He founded the UNIA, urging African Americans to be proud of their African heritage.
The Red Summer of 1919
The Red Summer of 1919 began in May and lasted until the end of October. During this time, race riots erupted in many northern cities.
The Red Summer of 1919 began in May and lasted until the end of October. During this time, race riots erupted in many northern cities.
African-American History
The definition of African-American history has changed over time.
The definition of African-American history has changed over time.
Harriet Tubman
A biography of Harriet Tubman, a former slave who helped over 200 others escape from slavery to the North.
A biography of Harriet Tubman, a former slave who helped over 200 others escape from slavery to the North.
Martin Luther King Day
The history and origins of Martin Luther King Day.
The history and origins of Martin Luther King Day.
The Niagara Movement
The Niagara Movement was an instrumental organization that was established in 1905 by journalist William Monroe Trotter and W.E.B. Du Bois in opposition to Booker T. Washington's philosophy as an accommodation.
The Niagara Movement was an instrumental organization that was established in 1905 by journalist William Monroe Trotter and W.E.B. Du Bois in opposition to Booker T. Washington's philosophy as an accommodation.
Fourteenth Amendment
The text of the Fourteenth Amendment, which repudiated the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857).
The text of the Fourteenth Amendment, which repudiated the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857).
NACW
The National Association of Colored Women was established to grant African-American women a voice in society. For the past 110 years, the NACW has worked to provide social services and end racism in the United States.
The National Association of Colored Women was established to grant African-American women a voice in society. For the past 110 years, the NACW has worked to provide social services and end racism in the United States.
Du Bois
Historian, sociologist, writer, educator and sociopolitical activist, W.E.B. Du Bois fought throughout his career to uplift African-Americans through a variety of methods.
Historian, sociologist, writer, educator and sociopolitical activist, W.E.B. Du Bois fought throughout his career to uplift African-Americans through a variety of methods.
TheGreatMigration
The Great Migration was movement from rural southern areas to northern, Midwestern and western cities.
The Great Migration was movement from rural southern areas to northern, Midwestern and western cities.
AfAmPress
The African-American press was instrumental in campaigning against Jim Crow in the South and de facto segregation in the North.
The African-American press was instrumental in campaigning against Jim Crow in the South and de facto segregation in the North.
Primary Documents
If you are interested in learning more about slavery from the perspective of the enslaved, here are some great sources to get started.
If you are interested in learning more about slavery from the perspective of the enslaved, here are some great sources to get started.
BTWashington
Booker T. Washington was the most influential African-American leader from 1895 until his death in 1915.
Booker T. Washington was the most influential African-American leader from 1895 until his death in 1915.
CMcKay
Claude McKay was one of the most prolific poets of the Harlem Renaissance--writing sonnets that exposed the harsh realities of African-American life in the United States.
Claude McKay was one of the most prolific poets of the Harlem Renaissance--writing sonnets that exposed the harsh realities of African-American life in the United States.
Environmental Justice
During the 1980s, activists began challenging the placement of environmental hazards, such as toxic waste
During the 1980s, activists began challenging the placement of environmental hazards, such as toxic waste
A Biography of Carter G. Woodson
A biography of historian Carter G. Woodson, who founded the field of African-American history.
A biography of historian Carter G. Woodson, who founded the field of African-American history.
ANAcademy
The American Negro Academy promoted the work of African-American scholars in the late 19th, early 20th century.
The American Negro Academy promoted the work of African-American scholars in the late 19th, early 20th century.
Lugenia Burns Hope
Lugenia Burns Hope worked tirelessly to improve the lives of African-Americans in Georgia through various initiatives.
Lugenia Burns Hope worked tirelessly to improve the lives of African-Americans in Georgia through various initiatives.
Top Five Cities
This article is a list of the five cities that played an important role in the abolition movement.
This article is a list of the five cities that played an important role in the abolition movement.
Thirteenth Amendment
Text of the Thirteenth Amendment (1865), which ended slavery in the United States.
Text of the Thirteenth Amendment (1865), which ended slavery in the United States.
Black History Month
How did Black History Month get its start?
How did Black History Month get its start?
James Weldon Johnson
This page offers biographical information on the African-American writer, James Weldon Johnson. The profile features a biography, family information and various texts published by the author.
This page offers biographical information on the African-American writer, James Weldon Johnson. The profile features a biography, family information and various texts published by the author.
AAPRess
The African-American press was an integral part of resisting discrimination, racism and oppression in American society
The African-American press was an integral part of resisting discrimination, racism and oppression in American society
WMTrotter
William Monroe Trotter opposed everyone--from government officials to Booker T.Washington--for not believing that African-Americans deserved immediate equality in American society.
William Monroe Trotter opposed everyone--from government officials to Booker T.Washington--for not believing that African-Americans deserved immediate equality in American society.
PLDunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar was the most prominent African-American literary figure prior to the Harlem Renaissance.
Paul Laurence Dunbar was the most prominent African-American literary figure prior to the Harlem Renaissance.
Fifteenth Amendment
The text of the Fifteenth Amendment to the US Constitution, which guaranteed the right to vote to African Americans.
The text of the Fifteenth Amendment to the US Constitution, which guaranteed the right to vote to African Americans.
Black History Month Local Events
Here is a list of Black History Month events in selected cities and regions across the United States.
Here is a list of Black History Month events in selected cities and regions across the United States.
Boston Black History Month Events
A listing of Black History Month events in the Boston area.
A listing of Black History Month events in the Boston area.
Black History Month National Events
A list of Black History Month national events.
A list of Black History Month national events.